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Don’t worry too much about the title’s qualifier; though characters get zestily killed, they also tend to get resurrected as needed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The BBC understands ministers became concerned that support wasn't being provided as consistently or urgently as needed.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
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- pro re nata
- when the situation calls for it
- on a case-by-case basis
- on demand
- if required
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- on a set schedule
